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Temporary Walking Track Hours

Please note the following dates/times when the walking track is open: April 3 & 4: Open 6am-11:30am April 5: CLOSED April 6: Open 8am-11am and 2pm-4pm Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 7th.

Drop In Hockey Cancelled

Due to ice conditions, Drop In Hockey is cancelled on March 7, 2025

No after school Skate Jan. 31

Please note, there is no after school skate on January 31st.

PHCC Closure at 3pm

NOTICE: Due to predicted weather, the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will close at 3pm today.

All skates cancelled January 24th

Please note: Due to necessary ice maintenance, all skates are cancelled on January 24th.

Delayed opening January 6th

The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will open at 9am.

Christmas in Cape Breton-MATINEE added!

Matinee on sale October 16th at 12pm. https://tickets.phcivic.com or 902-625-2591 After a completely sold out tour in 2023, Christmas In Cape Breton is back with a brand new show!! Mary Morrison, Martin MacKinnon, Beaver MacLeod, Wayne Tomko and the boys, Beulah Claxton, and new characters are getting primed to bring you the holiday party of…

March 11, 2024 Free Public Skate

The Free Public Skate scheduled for March 11, 2024 is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.

After School Skate Rescheduled

Please note: The after school skate scheduled for Monday, February 12th at 3pm has been moved to Tuesday, February 13th at 3pm.

PHCC Closed February 5th

The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will remain closed on Monday, February 5th due to the predicted weather and snow clearing efforts.

PHCC Closed February 4th

Please note: Due to extreme weather, accumulated snow and predicted forecast, the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will remain closed on Sunday, February 4th.

PHCC CLOSURE

On behalf of CAO T. Doyle, please note that due to the impending weather forecasted for this evening thru Tuesday, the Civic Centre will be closed tomorrow.  Management will reassess Sunday morning and let everyone know prior to 8:00 am.

Small of my Heart Songwriters Circle

May 26th, 2024 7:30pm Tickets on sale now $50 tickets.phcivic.com or 902-625-2591 “SMALL OF MY HEART” Songwriters Circle is a concert series that will be touring the East Coast of Canada in the spring of 2024, hosted in engaging venues, celebrating our award-winning women and non-binary artists and musicians, and advancing their place and position…

PHCC Closed at 2pm

Please note: The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre is closing at 2pm today.

Drop-In Skate Cancellation

Due to inclement weather, the Afterschool School skate scheduled for 3PM today is cancelled.

Drop In Skating Schedule Change

Please note that the After School Skate scheduled for Monday, December 18th at 3PM will now take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19th at 3PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

After School Skate Dec 18-MOVED

Please note that the After School Skate scheduled for Monday, December 18th at 3PM will now take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19th at 3PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Parent & Tot Skating Time Change

Please note: Parent & Tot Skating will take place at 11am instead of 10am on Wed. Dec. 6th, 2023

ALL PUBLIC SKATES CANCELLED NOV 13

All drop in and public skate times are cancelled on November 13th.

Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia Information Session

Everyone is welcome!  Come learn more about this regional assessment, get answers to your questions, and share your thoughts. Refreshments will be served.  October 18, 2023 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm  Bear Head Room Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre606 Reeves St For more information visit Canada.ca/ciar Ref: 83514

Attention Strait Pirate Volunteers

The Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame will be honouring volunteers who have contributed to the Strait Pirates Junior Hockey Team over the past 59 years. A social evening will be held at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on November 24, 2023. If you served in a volunteer capacity, behind the bench or behind the…

Sports Wall of Fame Accepting Nominations

Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame The nominating committee of the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame is calling for nominations for its seventh induction of members in November 2023. The committee will accept nominations to September 8, 2023 in the following categories: a.) Builder/Sponsor, b.) Individual Athlete, c.) Team. A nomination form, a checklist…

Wall of Fame Nominations

The nominating committee of the Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame is calling for nominations for its seventh induction of members in November 2023. The committee will accept nominations to September 8, 2023 in the following categories: a.) Builder/Sponsor, b.) Individual Athlete, c.) Team. A nomination form, a checklist and a guide to submitting a…

Employment Opportunity

Job Title                       Seasonal Support (Two Positions) The Town of Port Hawkesbury has an opening for Seasonal Support person(s). The position(s) will support various departments within the Town’s organizational structure.  As a town employee, the successful candidate will deliver exceptional customer service and professionalism and represent the town with a community minded focus while demonstrating a commitment…

Employment Opportunity

After School Skate cancelled March 29th

Please note: There is no after school skate on March 29th.

Last Day of Drop In Skating

Please note: Wednesday, March 29th will be the last day for Drop In skates, including Parent & Tot, Adult/Senior and Monday March 27th for  Afterschool Skates.  We appreciate your support of our drop in programming for the 2022/23 season.

Free Skate Time Change – For March 16th

Please note the Free Skate scheduled for 6PM on Thursday, March 16th has been changed to 3:30PM on March 16th, 2023.

Veteran’s Memorial Arena Schedule

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